Break the Divide

Abhayjett Singh Sachal & Sukhmeet Sungh Sachal  In July 2016, Abhayjeet Singh Sachal traveled to the Arctic through the Students on Ice Foundation.  His brother, Sukhmeet Singh Sachal, spent six months in 2017 living with Inuvik, NWT, 300 km above the Artic Circle.  Their experiences galvanized a vision for walking with youth in Northern communities, which responded to the mental health, social stigmatization, and rates of suicide that impact these new friends.  They created Break The Divide – a network committed to connecting students and creating change in their lives and their communities.  These brothers bring a message that is shaped by their values as members of the Sikh community, and that is a gift to those who have an opportunity to engage with them.

CENTERING WISDOM

1. Reflection: Thinking about those closest to you, can you think of an experience from your early life that had a profound impact on you or your community? What did that experience mean for you? What does it mean to you now?
   

2. Reflection:  How have your experiences, or that of those around you shaped your passion?
   

3. Activity: Take 5 minutes to write a short journal entry or reflection on the content of the video and your responses to the questions above.

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